We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

Vice foments war; it is virtue which actually fights. If there were no virtue, we would live in peace forever.

Is it against justice or reason to love ourselves? And why is self-love always a vice?

Jealousy is the paralysis of love.

Courage is adversity's lamp.

Vice stirs up war, virtue fights.